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MS SB2775
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) that collects and shares data from multiple state agencies including the Department of Education, higher education institutions, workforce boards, and human services to improve education and employment outcomes.
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Allows parents or legal guardians of public school students to opt-out of the mandatory electronic data educational tracking system, effective with the 2015-2016 school year.
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Requires the State Board of Education to verify and honor opt-out requests from parents or guardians upon request.
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Bases the system on an existing platform operated by the National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center (nSPARC) at Mississippi State University.
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Takes effect July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS); allow parents of public school students to opt-out of mandatory electronic tracking system.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015